Registration of an Aircraft |
Concerned Regulations
Applicability
An application for aircraft registration can only be accepted if the Certificate of Registration holder is the owner or possessor of the aircraft. This can be either an individual person with Thai nationality or a juristic person with the principal place of business situated in Thailand, and for:
a. An ordinary partnership, all partners must hold Thai nationality
b. A limited partnership, all partners who jointly have unlimited liability must hold Thai nationality and at least 51 percent of the capital of such partnership must belong to natural persons who hold Thai nationality
c. A limited company or public limited company, such company must not have bearer shares on issue, a majority of its directors must hold Thai nationality, and at least 51 percent of all shares must belong to one or any combination of the following persons:
● Natural persons who hold Thai nationality
● Ministries, sub-ministries, or Government Departments
● Limited companies or public limited companies, of which Ministries, sub-Ministries, or Government Departments hold not less than 51 percent of all shares
● Other juristic persons as prescribed in the Ministerial Regulations
d. An Association, must be registered under Thai Laws and Association regulations must be approved by CAAT
Required Documentation
1. Application for Certificate of Registration (CAAT-AIR-FM-CER-CR-202)
2. Intention letter
3. Documentation showing ownership or right of possession of the aircraft is complete (i.e. aircraft bill of sale, aircraft leasing agreement or purchase agreement)
4. Confirmation of cancellation from the foreign registry or a certificate of non-registration from the State of aircraft manufacture
5. Confirmation of reservation of registration mark (Form: CAAT-AIR-FM-CER-CR-201R) (If requested)
6. The ownership identification documentation is as follows:
Applicant Types |
Documentation |
Personal registration |
|
Partnership registration |
|
Limited Partnership |
|
Company Limited or Public Company Limited |
|
Association |
|
Government Agencies or State enterprises |
|
7. Location of nationality and registration mark
The nationality registration mark shall be painted on the aircraft or shall be affixed by any other means ensuring a similar degree of permanence. The marks shall be kept clean and visible at all times.
8. Measurements of nationality and registration marks
Lighter-than-air aircraft
The height of the marks on lighter-than-air aircraft other than unmanned free balloons shall be at least 50 centimetres.
Heavier-than-air aircraft
Wings – The height of the marks on the wings of heavier-than-air aircraft shall be at least 50 centimetres
Fuselage – (or equivalent structure) and vertical tail surfaces. The height of the marks on the fuselage (or equivalent structure) and on the vertical tail surfaces of heavier-than-air aircraft shall be at least 30 centimetres.
9. Identification plate
An aircraft shall carry an identification plate inscribed with at least its nationality and registration mark. The plate shall be made of fireproof metal or other fireproof material of suitable physical properties. The identification plate shall be secured to the aircraft in a prominent position near the main entrance.
10. Evidence of removing 24-bit Aircraft Address from latest registration
11. Irrevocable Deregistration Authorisation (If applicable)
Service Level Agreement
27 working days
Process
Step |
Activities |
1 |
Applicant submits application package to CAAT by EMPIC or to CAAT office |
2 |
CAAT officer verifies application and responds to applicant |
3 |
CAAT officer informs date of aircraft inspection and starts invoice issuance process (Inspection fee) |
4 |
After applicant completes the payment, applicant must send payment evidence to email: [email protected] |
5 |
CAAT officer performs aircraft physical inspection |
6 |
CAAT officer starts invoice issuance process. (Certification fee) |
7 |
After applicant completes the payment, applicant must send payment evidence to email: [email protected] |
8 |
CAAT officer prepares documentation for CAAT Management considers application to issue Certificate of Registration |
9 |
CAAT officer notifies applicant of result |
Note:
● If an applicant is unable to submit the required documents within 30 days, CAAT will reject the task and return the application package to the applicant.
● The applicant must correct any findings that are identified during the inspection within an agreeable timeframe, but not more than 30 days. If the applicant fails to correct the findings, CAAT will reject the application
● The applicant who hold Air Operating License must read conditions attached to the license before submit Certificate of Registration application
Fees
1. Aircraft inspection fee
Inspection Fees (per day per person) |
Amount (Thai Baht) |
Domestic inspection (Not stay overnight) |
4,000 |
Domestic inspection (Stay overnight) |
5,000 |
International inspection |
8,500 |
Special international inspection |
9,500 |
NOTE :
List of special international countries:
1. Japan |
7. Kingdom of Spain |
2. French Republic |
8. Federal Republic of Germany |
3. Russian Federation |
9. United States of America |
4. Swiss Confederation |
10. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
5. Italian Republic |
11. Portuguese Republic |
6. Kingdom of Belgium |
12. Republic of Singapore |
2. Certificate of Registration fee
Based on aircraft maximum take-off weight as specified in the aircraft flight manual
Maximum take-off weight |
Fee (THB) each issue |
More than 100,000 kg. |
50,000 |
Over 25,000 kg. but not exceeding 100,000 kg. |
30,000 |
Over 5,700 kg. but not exceeding 25,000 kg. |
20,000 |
Over 500 kg. but not over 5,700 kg. |
8,000 |
Not more than 500 kg. |
1,000 |